What is music? To most people, it’s an inspiration. From the beat to the lyrics, it has helped me become who I am and has inspired the visual work I create. This project aims to explore the way in which different music, and specifically the lyrics of songs, has influenced people. For decades music has been a large part of life and how many choose to express their emotions. I decided to create monochrome imagery to focus on the emotions portrayed by the subject. Focusing on a variety of people, it has enabled me to understand on a deeper level how different genres of music has inspired them in their lives.